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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is slowly lifting restrictions that were put in place to help curb the spread of COVID-19… New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is slowly lifting restrictions that were put in place to help curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). However, prohibitions of large public gatherings will likely remain in place for […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted changes to NJ’s mass layoff law… The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has prompted changes to New Jersey’s mass layoff law. As amended, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act’s definition of mass layoff no longer includes a mass layoff that is necessary because of a natural disaster or national emergency. In […]

In light of COVID-19, the USPTO is further extending the time to file certain patent and trademark-related documents and to pay certain required fees… The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is further extending the time to file certain patent and trademark-related documents and to pay certain required fees in light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. […]

When New Jersey businesses are given the green light to reopen, it is imperative to make sure your facilities are ready… When New Jersey businesses are given the green light to reopen, it is imperative to make sure your facilities are ready. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued guidance for cleaning […]

The Small Business Association (SBA) is closely scrutinizing the recipients of PPP resources… The Small Business Association (SBA), under pressure to make sure that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds are properly distributed and used, is closely scrutinizing the recipients of PPP resources. Further, large corporations are facing public (and potential legal) backlash for participating […]

Under Executive Order 136, Gov. Phil Murphy suspended the NJDEP 90-day deadline for making decisions on environmentally-related construction permit applications New Jersey developers should be prepared for environmental permits to take longer amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Under Executive Order 136, Gov. Phil Murphy suspended the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) 90-day deadline […]

Prior to re-opening your firm after COVID-19, now is the time for “after-action risk assessments” (“AARAs”)… Most enterprises and institutions were caught flat-footed by the COVID-19 pandemic despite their Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery Plans (“BCPs” and “DRPs”). Now is the time for “after-action risk assessments” (“AARAs”), prior to re-opening, so that your firm’s step […]

NJDEP recently issued a COVID-19 Alert regarding its approach to compliance and enforcement during the ongoing public health emergency… On April 21, 2020, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) issued a COVID-19 Alert regarding its approach to compliance and enforcement during the ongoing public health emergency. The Alert advises that the Department is […]

For cleaning and environmental firms seeking to capitalize on new opportunities as a result of COVID-19, it is imperative to fully consider the legal risks Cleaning and environmental firms are in demand, as businesses strive to deter the spread of COVID-19 and keep their customers, employees and premises safe. For businesses seeking to capitalize on […]

To help ensure that business can proceed amidst mandatory business closures, both New York and New Jersey have authorized notaries to perform services remotely. Mandatory business closures and social distancing requirements have made it difficult to conduct certain business transactions, including those that require documents to be notarized. To help ensure that business can proceed, […]

Cybercriminals are hoping to capitalize on the uncertainty and stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to steal valuable business data… Many Americans are currently working from home, often trying to home school their children and keep up with demanding jobs. Unbeknownst to them, they are also in the crosshairs of cybercriminals, who are hoping to […]

On April 23, 2020, Federal Relief was made available to New Jersey School Districts… On April 23, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos announced New Jersey’s allocation of funds as relief approved through the CARES Act P.L. No. 116-136 and the Elementary and Secondary School Education Relief Fund (ESSER Fund).  New Jersey was allocated a […]